The neutron standard fields at the BR1 reactor at SCK CEN

J. Wagemans, E. Malambu, L. Borms

Research outputpeer-review

Abstract

The BR1 research reactor at SCK•CEN is characterized by a wide variety of irradiation possibilities, a large reactor core, and strong flexibility in its operation. A full MCNP model of BR1 has been recently developed in order to complement the results that can be obtained from activation dosimetry. After a general presentation of the reactor, this paper pays particular attention to its standard 235U(n,f) fast neutron field MARK III. This irradiation field is a useful tool for integral measurements and for detector calibrations. With the support of MCNP calculations, irradiations in MARK III can be directly referred to the pure 235U(n,f) fast neutron spectrum.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReactor Dosimetry
Subtitle of host publication14th International Symposium
PublisherASTM International
Pages512-520
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9780803175365
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2011 - 14th International Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry - ASTM, Bretton Woods
Duration: 25 May 201127 May 2011

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
Volume1550 STP
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Conference

Conference2011 - 14th International Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBretton Woods
Period2011-05-252011-05-27

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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